Meet the Coombs Grads!
Another class of Coombs participants is finished with high school! Many members of this group have been in Coombs programs since elementary school. As they’ve grown up with us over the years, we’ve had the honor of seeing these young leaders find passions, develop skills, build friendships, and achieve goals. We’re going to miss seeing them every week for programs, but we can’t wait to see where their next adventures take them!
We’d like to introduce you to the Coombs class of 2025, and share some of their reflections as a member of our community over the years.
Abraham
Started with Coombs: Age 11
Plans after high school: Working for Coombs as a summer instructor! Then University of Wyoming, Major in Elementary Education
Favorite Coombs Memory: When I went backpacking in 7th grade with Coombs, and I slept outside of the tent and fell asleep underneath all the beautiful stars.
Advice to a newer Coombs kid: Just be more open! Be you! Be more confident in yourself! You will find your own people by doing so.
Anything else to share? This is THE program for people who love outdoors and making new friends. It helps make the best memories.
Dani
Started with Coombs: Age 8
Plans after high school: Then Montana State, Major in Architecture
Favorite Coombs Memory: Going on the Utah spring break trip the first year.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Show up, even if you don’t know anyone.
Emily
Started with Coombs: 12th grade
Plans after high school: Work for a year and then attend college.
Favorite Coombs Memory: Going to Utah. It was a good trip and I liked it a lot.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Have as much fun as you can.
Erik
Started with Coombs: Age 9
Plans after high school: Laramie County Community College (Cheyenne)
Favorite Coombs Memory: I loved going backpacking and going to the black sand lakes on our backpacking trip.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Don’t be afraid to try new things and try everything you can.
Anything else to share? Thank you Coombs for giving me every opportunity available. It was the most fun I’ve ever had with any group.
Eveline
Started with Coombs: Age 16
Plans after high school: Saint Louis University Madrid, Major in International business, Minor in computer science
Favorite Coombs Memory: Skiing on powder days!
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Participate in outside activities as much as you possibly can!
Gia
Started with Coombs: Age 8
Plans after high school: Working for Coombs this summer! Then University of Oregon, Major in Human Physiology & attending tattooing school
Favorite Coombs Memory: Skiing with Coombs and making new friends!
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Enjoy your time while it lasts! Make new memories and have fun!
Karla
Started with Coombs: Age 7
Plans after high school: Already in college
Favorite Coombs Memory: I loved camping with everyone. It was a wonderful and unique experience.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Enjoy the little things in life because you won’t always have them!
Anything else to share? Thank you for everything you all do. It’s an amazing help for all kids who don’t have the resources to experience any of these things.
Mars
Started with Coombs: 4th grade
Plans after high school: University of Wyoming, Major in Zoology
Favorite Coombs Memory: Skiing skiing skiing! During sophomore year I got back into skiing, and it was the best decision I could have ever made. Not only was I skiing, but I dragged my family into it as well. My mom and dad learned how to ski, and my sister got back into it as well. Not only did we all find enjoyment, but also a new family activity for us to do. We skied every weekend and even on weekdays. I love dragging them into routes they are afraid of, because we all get to persevere together. Our favorite things to do are moguls and trees. Our favorite run is Buffalo, as well as Cougar.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Don’t be afraid of being uncomfortable or out of your comfort zone. I met some of my closest friends and found new hobbies for stepping outside of my comfort zone. Be open minded, and always remember to have fun!
Anything else to share? Thank you Coombs for everything! And I mean everything!! Coombs has taught me so many things, provided me with new experiences, introduced me to new people!! Because of this, I am more than confident to go to college!
Michelle
Started with Coombs: 5th grade
Plans after high school: University of Wyoming, Major in Management with a focus in Human Resources
Favorite Coombs Memory: My favorite Coombs memory was getting to ski in Montana, tour the university and go to the hot springs.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Sign up for everything you can!
Anything else to share? I had an amazing time. You all are awesome! Truly left a positive impact in my heart <3
Miguel
Started with Coombs: 6th grade
Plans after high school: Salt Lake City Community College
Favorite Coombs Memory: My first time going backcountry snowboarding - being on the top of the mountain felt surreal and snowboarding through the fresh powder.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Enjoy the little moments and don’t be afraid to make new friends.
Nico
Started with Coombs: Age 12
Plans after high school: Montana State University, Major in business management
Favorite Coombs Memory: Skiing with the boys on a powder day.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Get out there and enjoy nature because we are so lucky to live in a place like this.
Owen
Started with Coombs: Age 10
Plans after high school: Arizona State University
Favorite Coombs Memory: Doing the high rope course at Teton science school and being launched up to the air as an anchor!
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Be responsible when having fun.
Saul
Started with Coombs: Age 6
Plans after high school: Gap year
Favorite Coombs Memory: I really loved skiing with coombs because i was able to share lots of time and memories with my familia
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Enjoy being in coombs as much as you can because its not en experience everyone and anyone can have.
Anything else to share? THANK U FOR EVERYTHING COOMBS
Tristan
Started with Coombs: Age 6
Plans after high school: University of Wyoming for Mechanical Engineering
Favorite Coombs Memory: Waking up early on the weekend and meeting Laura in the program space for the backcountry program, then heading towards the pass for our avalanche 1 certification. We spent one day practicing our avalanche rescue skills and the second day skiing on Teton pass.
Advice to a younger Coombs kid: Get out and try as many new experiences as possible. Appreciate and use every opportunity you get.
Addison Morillon
Angelyk Beristain
Ashly Hernandez Jimenez
Brian Morales Cuellar
Edwin Carbrera
Edwin Robles
Eimee Gutierrez Peralta
Estevan Lira Hernandez
Jodey Garcia
Karoline Montes Chavez
Kevin Morales Cuellar
Rafael Infante
Sebastian Lira Hernandez
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